Save the Date: Rooted in Legacy, Owning Our Future

Last month, we kicked off our 20th anniversary event series with a celebration of the Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute. Now we’re gearing up for our second event—and you’re invited!   Our next virtual gathering will highlight our North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship and the Shared Ownership Center @ Nexus. Mark your calendar for Community Wealth

Celebrate Our 2024-25 North Stars!

Congratulations to North Star Cohort 8! Our latest fellows represent 10 cooperatives, with missions focused on housing, community wealth building, solidarity and connection, life skills, empowerment, art, healing, and mental health. Come wish them well at our virtual graduation Wednesday, May 7!

Leaning into Rest, Together: Experiences from the Heal the Healers Convening

After many months of dreaming, our first Heal the Healers Convening took place Feb. 27 – March 1 in Saint Paul’s Wellstone Center. The three-day gathering, hosted by our ROOT program, provided a reprieve from the heavy mantle of responsibility we feel as community changemakers—offering nearly 140 BIPOC movement leaders a much-needed space to slow

ORF Community Education Session: Liberation; Education

Our April workshop explores pursuing and financing higher education through a university or college. Jered Pigeon, Campus Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Minnesota State University – Moorhead, will also discuss some of the challenges and pressures of achieving an accredited education. Fill out the form below to register! Jered Pigeon is

Meet Our 2025 BCLI Fellows

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our 2025 BCLI Cohort! For the next seven months, these 11 changemakers will be equipped to serve on city, county, metro, and state boards and commissions, walking alongside one another in power-building and leadership. Together, they are working to advance equity across economic development, health, housing, transit,

Practice Self-Care at Our Next Black Study Session

Join our North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship for a Black Study Session on April 30! The session will hold space for participants to experience self-care and community care, with guest speakers guiding participants in different practices. Meet Our Facilitators Alanna Morris Alanna Morris is a dancer-choreographer, educator, and artist organizer. After a 10-year career with

Sacred Rhythms: The Connection Between Menstrual Cycles, Overall Health & Spiritual Well-being

The disconnect between our bodies and their innate power has persisted through generations, fueled by societal disempowerment and a gap in education about female body health. Many people who menstruate have endured prolonged struggles with hormonal imbalances, menstrual discomfort, and emotional ailment. When a person gains a comprehensive understanding of the intricate workings of their